Energy Transfer

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What is energy transfer?

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Energy transfer is the process of moving energy from one place to another or from one form to another.

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Name three ways energy can be transferred.

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Energy can be transferred through conduction, convection, and radiation.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat energy through direct contact between materials.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat energy through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves, such as light.

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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like batteries.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons.

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What is motion energy?

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Motion energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is the energy that travels in waves and can be seen by the human eye.